Mary Avila-Shears has spent over 15 years telling the stories that shape Texas communities. From anchoring morning news for a CBS affiliate to interviewing lawmakers and reporting on Presidential visits to South Texas, Mary brings extensive newsroom experience to Courier Texas. Her background also includes hosting lifestyle television on Daytime @ 9 in San Antonio and the RGV, as well as entertainment reporting on the red carpet for national outlets.
Mary Avila-Shears
Latest from Mary Avila-Shears
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From Tejano star to ‘Padrino Pulido’: Bobby Pulido reflects on a year of running for Congress
The Grammy Award-winning singer has taken a more personal approach to campaigning, one that rests on tradition and culture.
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Why national retailers are now betting big on the Rio Grande Valley
The Rio Grande Valley is in the beginnings of a retail boom. Here’s why brands have decided to finally invest in the region.
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Looking for a Texas getaway? Here are 5 hidden gems in the Rio Grande Valley
From salt lakes with centuries of history to French-designed architecture and native palm forests, the best local adventures might just be hiding right down the road.
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Long live the RGV: Seven South Texas cities are poised to be the next Blue Zones
Can The Valley go from diabetes and obesity to living till 100? Wellness experts think so.
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Nearly half of Texas’ cyclospora cases are in South Texas. Here’s what we know
Nearly half of the lab-confirmed Cyclospora cases reported statewide from early May through late July were reported in South Texas.
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RGV, Mission lands $50M green manufacturing plant
Mission just welcomed the groundbreaking of a $50 million advanced aluminum manufacturing plant that will create 70 permanent high-paying tech jobs, up to 300 construction gigs, and an estimated $120 million economic ripple effect.
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Why defense tech giant picked Brownsville: Inside the $3.2B deal bringing 10,000 jobs to South Texas
This high-tech shipyard is slated to bring 10,000 jobs and $750 million in annual payroll to the area.
